Robinson College - Open Garden for NGS
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10 original Edwardian gardens are linked to central wild woodland water garden focusing on Bin Brook with small lake at heart of site. This gives a feeling of park and informal woodland, while at the same time keeping the sense of older more formal gardens beyond. Central area has a wide lawn running down to the lake framed by many mature stately trees with much of the original planting intact. More recent planting incl herbaceous borders and commemorative trees. Open:For NGS: Daily 1 Jan to 22 Apr; reopens 1 July until 21 Apr 2013 (10-4 weekdays) (2-4 Sat, Sun).
Admission £2.50, Children free. Times:10-4 2-4. Telephone:01223 339100. For other opening times and information, please phone or see garden website. Open for charity.
Robinson College, Cambridge Cambridgeshire CB3 9AN
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Website: www.robinson.cam.ac.uk/about/gardens/ngs.php
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